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Dog With Cancer Frequents Drive-Thru With New Owners: Patch PM

Dream homes at various prices, eviction moratorium begins, filling backpacks for kids in need, new coronavirus cases below average: Patch PM

Jenna and Colin Gates adopted 11-year-old Troopster, a stray dog picked up by Loudoun County Animal Services who has canine lymphoma.
Jenna and Colin Gates adopted 11-year-old Troopster, a stray dog picked up by Loudoun County Animal Services who has canine lymphoma. (Courtesy of Jenna Gates)

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Loudoun Rescue Dog Enjoys Comfort Of Home Hospice Care

A stray dog who was taken in by the Loudoun County shelter and then later diagnosed with canine lymphoma has found a loving home to live out the rest of his life. The couple who brought the dog into their lives takes him on trips to get chicken nuggets, lets him sleep on their bed at night and enjoys his solo singing routines.

VA Officials Report Half The Coronavirus Cases From A Week Ago

The Virginia Department of Health reported 663 new cases of the coronavirus Monday, half the number of new cases reported only a week ago. The daily increase in positive cases also was about 400 cases below the state's 7-day average.

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Loudoun 13-Year-Old Keeps Filling Backpacks In Age Of Coronavirus

Ryan Janaske, a rising 8th grader at Trailside Middle School, has seen how her Kids Helping Kids community project helps families in Loudoun County and is not going to let the coronavirus crisis stand in her way of making a difference in the lives of others.

What 6-Figure, Million-Dollar Dream Homes Look Like In NoVA, DC

The Northern Virginia and DC real estate market has plenty of extravagant listings, and the range of prices can sometimes be surprising. From castle-like features to a private community with trails to a lake, these homes can offer perks for different interests.

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Divided Virginia Supreme Court Renews Eviction Moratorium

A divided Virginia Supreme Court renewed an eviction moratorium sought by Gov. Ralph Northam, with a four-justice majority issuing an order Friday barring further hearings for non-payment of rent until Sept. 7.

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